Effects on Families 12 Marker Flashcards
Intro
Global underdevelopment is a world issue which has a significant impact on families due to conflict & families being forced to flee, families become trapped in poverty, families prioritise boys education over girls & families lose loved ones due to disease
Conflict - Point
Underdevelopment affects families as they can lose their homes due to conflict
Conflict - Explain
Many conflicts take place in developing nations as people fight over limited resources
Takes a toll on families who may lose their home, family members or may be forced to flee their country
Conflict - Example
The UN reports the civil war in South Sudan has seen around 4 million flee their home
Conflict - Analysis
Conflict can result in displacement & separation of families
Poor Infrastructure - Point
Conflict may occur as a result of poor quality infrastructure which limits families access to essential services & increases their risk of poverty
Poor Infrastructure - Explain
Underdevelopment results in a lack of clean water & no health or educational services
These are vital for families to lead a healthy life & work to avoid poverty
Poor Infrastructure - Example
According to the UN, in SUBSA only 77% of the population have access to clean water
Poor Infrastructure - Analysis
This shows having essential services such as healthcare are vital to a countries success
Poverty - Conclusion
Conflict leads to many families losing their homes & having to flee the country. Poverty is a result of poor infrastructure which limits a families ability to find a good job & provide for their family
Lack of Education - Point
Underdevelopment makes families less likely to send girls to school
Lack of Education - Explain
Developing countries struggle to provide an education system good enough to meet the needs of their population so many families prioritise sending boys to school furthering gender inequality
Girls are often kept at home to help look after the family & walk miles to collect water
Lack of Education - Example
The UN reports 1/3rd of developing countries don’t have an equal number of boys & girls in school
Lack of Education - Analysis
Means a significant number of girls are not given the opportunity to be independent
Disease - Point
Underdevelopment also affects families who are more likely to lose loved ones to disease